5-Million-Year-Old Mystery of the Colorado River’s Disappearance Has Finally Been Solved
Over 5 million years ago, the Colorado River disappeared from the geological record, but now geologists have finally solved the mystery.
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The Sahara’s Mysterious “Richat Structure” Makes a Stunning Appearance in New NASA Satellite Images
One of Earth’s most impressive natural wonders—the Sahara Desert’s mysterious Richat Structure—just made a striking appearance.
6,000 Cubic Kilometers of Magma Hiding Beneath Tuscany Revealed with New Ambient Noise Tomography Technique
Beneath Tuscany lies 6,000 cubic kilometers of hot magma, according to new European research using a remote-sensing technique.
Five Psychedelics, One Pattern: Largest Brain Imaging Study of Psychedelics To Date Reveals a Surprising Neural Signature
The largest brain imaging analysis of psychedelics to date, recently published in Nature Medicine, has identified two patterns of brain activity that appear across five different drugs.
Violinists Wore Robot Exoskeletons While Performing Duets—New Research Reveals a Fascinating ‘Extrasensory’ Result
Robot exoskeletons improved physical coordination between musicians through transmitted touch, a recent study's findings reveal.
A New Solar-Powered Device Could Bring Clean Drinking Water to Millions Using Sunlight and Food Dye
Described in the journal npj Clean Water, the system combines several proven disinfection methods into one compact device.
“Learning Gives Our Metamaterials the Ability to Evolve”: Scientists Invent Intelligent Materials That Learn, Change Shape, and Move on Their Own
Scientists have invented intelligent metamaterials that can learn, remember, change shapes, and move on their own without external control
A Geometric Riddle Has Perplexed Mathematicians for More Than a Century—These Researchers Just Solved It
One of differential geometry’s most challenging problems has finally been solved after 150 years, with a closed surface Bonnet pair.
No Drugs Required: Brain Scans Reveal the People Who Can Enter a Self-Induced Trance
Researchers used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to scan the brain of a woman who can enter a psychedelic-like trance state on her own, without drugs.
Earth’s ‘Missing’ Lead Has Puzzled Scientists for Decades—New Research Could Finally Solve This Ancient Chemical Mystery
A massive amount of lead missing from the Earth’s crust may be hidden by the planet’s mantle's immense crushing power.
A 2000-Year-Old ‘Lost Script’ Has Been Deciphered—Now It May Help Solve the Enduring Mystery of Ancient Teotihuacan
The meaning behind Teotihuacan’s enigmatic symbols is finally coming to light, revealing new evidence of an early Uto-Aztecan writing system.
Cancer Risk Study Reveals Alarming New Findings Linked to Marriage—Here’s Why Singles Should Be Concerned
New research suggests adults who have never married have a higher risk of developing cancer than their married counterparts.
Scientists Document Unprecedented Chimpanzee “Civil War”—And It May Reveal the Roots of Human Conflict
Rare chimpanzee “civil war” reveals how social bonds collapse into violence, offering new insight into human conflict origins.
New “Smart” Cancer Treatment Mitigates Harmful Side Effects, Marking “An Important Step Forward in the Evolution of Medicine”
A new synthetic DNA-powered “smart” cancer treatment allows drugs to carefully target harmful cancer cells without damaging healthy tissue.
A Chaotic Chapter in Earth’s Magnetic History May Actually Follow a Hidden Pattern
Long before the first animals walked on land, Earth's magnetic field began to shift in chaotic ways that have puzzled scientists for decades.
Stunning Artemis II Images Reveal Moon’s Mysterious Far Side and Ancient Lunar Phenomena in Sharpest Resolution Ever Seen
Earth and the Moon take center stage in stunning new Artemis II images, revealing features that have never been seen previously.
New Research Reveals the Superpower Behind How Blind ‘Echolocators’ Navigate Using Sound
New research shows how blind individuals can use mouth-click echolocation to navigate with precision, showing how the brain transforms sound into spatial maps.
“One of the Most Important Challenges in Astronomy”: Scientists Unravel the Epic, Violent, Multi-Billion-Year Story of Water on the Moon
Researchers have debunked a decades-long theory suggesting the origin of water on the Moon was from a comet impact or other single event
Tiny Robots Built From DNA Could Hunt Viruses and Deliver Drugs Inside the Human Body
A recent review published in the journal SmartBot says these DNA nanorobots could one day be capable of delivering drugs to specific locations in the body, capturing viruses like SARS-CoV-2, and even helping build tiny computing devices.
New Genetic Study of the Famous ‘Shroud of Turin’ Reopens Debate Over the Controversial Relic’s Origins
A new genetic study of the famous Shroud of Turin has revealed the complex interactions it has had with its environment over the centuries.
New Study Suggests Consciousness Is Shaped by the Body’s Signals—and How We Experience Time
Consciousness may arise from the body and time perception, not just the brain, according to new scientific research.
“Ghost Forests” Are Quietly Disrupting the Chemistry of Coastal Soils, Research Reveals
Recent research indicates that "ghost forests" impact their surrounding ecosystem in ways that extend beyond their haunting appearance.
Psilocybin Shows Breakthrough Potential for Quitting Smoking, Beating Nicotine Patches in Clinical Trial
Psilocybin therapy shows promise for quitting smoking, outperforming nicotine patches in a new clinical trial study.
Can Humans Have Babies in Space? New Study Reveals a Surprising Problem
New study finds microgravity disrupts sperm and embryo development, raising concerns about human reproduction in space.
Scientists Reveal Alcohol is Widespread in the Nectar from Flowers Pollinators Drink All Day
In the first large-scale survey of alcohol in floral nectar, biologists detected ethanol in samples from 26 of 29 plant species examined.
In a Landmark Physics First, Scientists Observe Atoms Existing in Two Separate Places at the Same Time
Scientists have made the first confirmed observation of atoms existing in two places at once in a landmark observation in modern physics.
Vivid Dreams May Actually Make Your Sleep Feel Deeper, New Study Finds
A new study from the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca finds that vivid, immersive dreams can actually make sleep feel deeper, even when brain activity is higher.
Red Dawn: Crimson Skies Over Western Australia Revealed in Eerie Imagery Online
Images flooded social media over the weekend revealing an apocalyptic-looking scene that unfolded over Western Australia, as the country's skies turned an eerie blood red.
Scientists Finally Understand How Mosquitoes Zero In on Human Targets “Like Little Robots”
A new mathematical model built from 20 million data points reveals the precise rules mosquitoes use to zero in on humans.
Scientists Observe Mysterious Light Wave Vortices Moving Faster Than Light
Dark spots within lightwaves break the speed of light in new research confirming a half-century-old prediction.
Prehistoric Skeletal Discovery is Challenging Past Assumptions on an Ancient “Syphilis-Like” Disease
Scientists are reconsidering an ancient disease and challenging some of the basic assumptions archaeologists use to study past infections.
Ancient DNA Shows Dogs Lived with Humans During the Ice Age, New Study Reveals
New research reexamines the relationship between humans and canines, pushing back the timeline of dog domestication by more than 5,000 years.
Deep Within a Cave in Central Texas, Scientists Have Made an Unexpected Discovery
Within an unexplored cave in Central Texas, scientists have made an ancient discovery never previously documented in the region.
The Strange Reason Humans Have Been Obsessed With Crystals for 800,000 Years—Chimps Might Have the Answer
Study reveals why humans and chimpanzees are drawn to crystals, uncovering deep evolutionary roots behind our fascination.
New Research Could Help Prosthetic Legs Work More Like Natural Limbs
For the first time, scientists have successfully decoded detailed leg movements from the existing nerves of individuals with above-knee amputations.
Antimatter Breakthrough: CERN Scientists Successfully Transport Antiprotons in a Truck without Exploding
In a scene right out of a movie, CERN scientists successfully transported 92 antimatter antiproton particles in a truck without exploding.
Scientists Discover Unusual Pigment Structures in Platypus Fur
A recent study published in Biology Letters reports that platypus hair contains hollow, spherical melanosomes, a combination not previously documented in mammals or other vertebrates.
“You Can Create and Control This Exotic State Using Light “: DARPA-Funded Scientists Use Lasers to Create a New Exotic State of Matter at Room Temperature
Researchers using custom fabricated nanostructures that 'trap' light have created a new exotic state of matter with light at room temperature
The “Secrecy Paradox”: New Study Reveals the Hidden Social Game Behind “Insider Knowledge”
New study reveals how the Secrecy Paradox shapes status, spreads secrets, and drives hidden hierarchies in online communities.
Coffee and Tea Linked to Lower Dementia Risk Over Decades of Tracking
A long-term study led by researchers from Mass General Brigham found that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee or tea was associated with a lower risk of dementia and improved cognitive performance in participants over time.
Innovative New Design Helps Superconductors Withstand Heat and Magnetic Fields
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology shaped the surface where superconducting material is grown, improving its performance at higher temperatures, and preserving its stability in strong magnetic fields.
Falling Fruit Reveals a Hidden Pact Between Plants and Pollinating Beetles
A team at Kobe University has discovered a previously overlooked dynamic between the Japanese red elder plant and a group of beetles that both harm and help the plant.
“There Was a Hole in the Ceiling”: Meteorite Smashes into Texas Home Amid Recent Rise in Space Object Reentries
A Texas woman says a meteorite crashed through the roof of her home on Saturday, following a loud boom reported by residents near Houston, Texas.
“This Cannot Be Possible”: How an Ancient Anomaly Led Scientists to Discover a Two-Billion-Year-Old Nuclear Reactor in Africa
An anomalous ore sample found in Africa once left scientists considering the unthinkable; this is the remarkable story of Earth's natural nuclear reactor.
Why Some People Can Control Their Dreams: New Study Links Synesthesia to Lucid Dreaming Power
Synesthesia may explain why some people can control their dreams, revealing a surprising link between perception and lucid dreaming.
Tiny Electrical Sparks May Help Explain Lightning and the Origins of Life
The spark that transfers a charge from one carbon particle to another, generating lightning and possibly life itself, is finally understood.
New Evidence Shows Neanderthals Exploited This Versatile Natural Material for Multiple Functions
Experiments show Neanderthals extracted birch tar and used it for several applications, including its antibiotic wound healing properties
Scientists Discover Ryugu Asteroid Samples Contained Full Set of Life’s Genetic Building Blocks
The complete set of the fundamental building blocks of life, making up DNA and RNA, has been discovered in samples from the asteroid Ryugu.
The Origins of a Mysterious Structure Beneath the North Sea Has Finally Been Revealed—Along With the Tsunami Its Formation Caused
After years of debate, scientists have finally solved the mystery of a structure hidden under the North Sea.
Scientists Use “Smart Underwear” to Measure How Often People Fart—And the Results Are Higher Than You Think
Scientists used smart underwear to track how often people fart, revealing surprising results about gut microbes and what’s normal.